The first three episodes of “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity” will receive a limited theatrical premiere engagement June 25-29 via VIZ Media and Fathom Entertainment.
Subtitled and dubbed versions of the Japanese supernatural action anime series will screen along with an exclusive with creator Tite Kubo, chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi, and series director Hikaru Murata about the production.
Based on Kubo’s manga that launched in 2001, “Bleach” originally aired for 366 episodes between 2004 and 2012. It returned with “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War” in 2022 to adapt the franchise’s climactic arc.
In “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity,” destruction looms at the end of the Thousand-Year Blood War between the Soul Reapers and Quincies.
The Royal Guard Squad Zero confronts Yhwach as he attempts to enter the Royal Palace. However, the Quincy King and his Royal Guard shatter Squad Zero’s powerful Bankai and finally steps into the Reio Greater Palace.
Ichibe Hyosube entrusts Ichigo Kurosaki and his allies to protect the Soul King, but due to Yhwach’s trickery, Ichigo cuts down the Soul King with his sword. The death of the Soul King mirrors the collapse of the Three Worlds, as distortions and omens of destruction start to appear in all realms.
The Thirteen Court Guard Squads join forces with the surviving Quincies and head for the Royal Palace, but it’s fallen under the control of the Wandenreich, who have transformed it into the Wahr Welt. The Royal Guard wait for them within the castle, ominously towering against the sky.
Fierce battles then erupt throughout the Wahr Welt between the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and the Royal Guard. Ichigo learns about Uryu’s true intentions and renews his determination to protect the world together, as friends who trust each other.
Yhwach has surpassed even his own ability, The Almighty. The fierce battle for the survival of the Three Worlds approaches its end. Beyond the chaos of calamity, what lies in wait — despair or hope?
“Anime fans are in for a thrilling experience as ‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’ wraps up its groundbreaking run on the big screen,” said Fathom CEO Ray Nutt. “‘Bleach’ fans are in for a treat with the first three episodes and exclusive, behind the scenes content from our friends at VIZ Media beginning June 25.”
“Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity” tickets go on sale May 29.
